FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Side Impact Airbag Control Module

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable remote terminal.
2. Remove the lower B-pillar trim from the appropriate side of the vehicle. Refer to Body, Interior, B-Pillar Lower Trim, REMOVAL.

Fig. 25 SIACM Position/Orientation:




3. Disconnect the side impact airbag control module electrical connector.
4. Remove the SIACM retaining screws and remove the module from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the SIACM in B-pillar and install the retaining screws. Torque the screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
2. Connect the SIACM electrical connector.
3. Install the lower B-pillar trim. Refer to Body Interior, B-Pillar Lower Trim, INSTALLATION.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.